Wyoming · Mountain biking · Near Laramie

Middle Kingdom

1.1 mi
round trip
592 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Middle Kingdom is a mountain biking route in Curt Gowdy State Park in Wyoming, managed by State Park and Recreation. The ride is about 2.3 miles long and rated moderate, with a total climb of 592 feet and a high point of 7,335 feet. The route is an out-and-back, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.86 miles, with a grade of 12 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Hecla put July highs around 81°F with lows near 52°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. Several other routes and trails sit close by. End O' Line is about 0.1 mile away and Via Viggo about 0.2 mile. The Canyons hike is also about 0.2 mile off, and Campjack Rocks, a climbing area, is about 3.5 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Sherman Hills Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Jersey Mike's Subs

    Fast food

    On your way back · 20 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Middle Kingdom

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 17°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 16°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 22°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 28°

      7 wet

    5. May

      63° / 37°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 45°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 52°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 51°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 42°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 31°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 22°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 16°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hecla 1e, WY, 2.9 mi away at 6,690 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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